The Transformers – The Movie is turning 35 this year. Which means that Shout! Factory is giving us a hell of a gift. They’ve recently announced a brand new 4K transfer of the original film elements. What does that mean? It means we’re getting the original 1986 film in the best possible quality we’ve ever seen it in. The limited edition releases August 3rd, 2021, just in time for the 35th anniversary of the release of the film.
The classic animated action-adventure film has the likes of: Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack, Frank Welker, and Orson Welles. Being a Shout! Factory release, you can expect piles and piles of extras.
Pre-Order the release right here: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-transformers-the-movie-35th-anniversary-limited-edition-steelbook?product_id=7636
The Bonus Features Of Transformers – The Movie
* Indicates brand new features for this release.
- *New Feature-Length Storyboards, including deleted, alternate and extended sequences
- *New Fathom Events 30th Anniversary Featurette, including Stan Bush’s acoustic performances of “The Touch” and “Dare”
- ‘Til All Are One – A comprehensive documentary looking back at THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE with members of the cast and crew, including story consultant Flint Dille, cast members Gregg Berger, Neil Ross, Dan Gilvezan, singer/songwriter Stan Bush, composer Vince Dicola and others!
- Audio Commentary with Director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille and star Susan Blu
- Featurettes
- Animated Storyboards
- Trailers and TV Spots
This new release is the perfect gift for a long-time Transformers fan or someone new to the franchise. The Blu-Ray/DVD combo version is also the first time the film is in full frame HD on Blu-Ray. The new bonus material is available on that release as well.
So, what do you think of this new edition of Transformers – The Movie?
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